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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-31
ANAMELESs CASE.

Ny case has been very curious one
for about thirteen years. AT intervales
of about one week | would be attacked
with spells of severe and most excruciat
ing pain, always commencing in the region
of my kidneys. The pain would then 60
upwards and effect my body and head,
and seemed to penetrate my very eve
balls, creating the most intense suffering.
lasting about eight hours each spell.
resorted to all kinds of medicine with>
out benefit. Several doctors treated my
case, but none gave relief finally used
B. B. B. as an experiment, and to my
utter astonishment all pain and suffering
vanished after using three doses. To
the present time | have used three bottles
and not pain has ever returned. do
not know what was the matter, neither
could my physician name the complaint.
The B. B. B. acted finely and powerfully
upon my kidneys; my appetite has been
splendid and my constitution built up
rapidly. X. THOMAS,
Constitution, Ga. May 6, 1886.
Unimpsaehed Integrity.
am 50. Broke down twelve years
ago, and have not been able to work
since. Have lost proper action of my
hips and legs For five years scrofulas
sores have appeared on my scalp and
nose, and at the same time my eyesight
to began to fail, and for three years have
been comparatively blind. Have been
treated by eminent physicians of different
schools without cure l have taken five
bottles of B. B. B. (made at Atlanta, Ga
and all scrofulas sores are gradually heal
ing. Inflammation about my eyes has dis.
appeared and there is some improvement
in my vision. Am very much benefited
and relieved aud begin to feel like a boy
again feel good. My strength and &C
tivety are returning in my legs and hips.
The b. B. b. acts vigorously upon my
kidneys, and the great quantity OF mat
ter that has been forced out through the
skin is utterly incredible, often so often
sive in odor as to produce nausea.
refer to sll business men of LAGRANGE, Ga
p PRoPHILL.
LaGrauge. Ga, January 10, 1856.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-31

! was troubled with Chronic Cstarra
and gathering in my head, was very deaf
at times, had discharges from my ears,
and was unable to breathe through my
nose Before the second bottle of Ely's
Cream Balm was exhausted I was cured.
and to-day enjoy sound healh.-C. j.
Corhin. 423 Chestnut street Eold ~
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-31

Bagley-What in the world have you
got there2 Bailey-A dog collar. Isn't
it pretty one2 Got it for 81. tell you
lisa bargain. Bagley-But you haven't
got dog, have you? Bailey--No, but
know where ] can get one for so cents
It'd Bits.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-31

Nurse-Oi'n have to lave yez mum.
Lady-Why so Mary Ann?
Nurse-Well mum the baby's gett in >
old
LADY, don't see what difference that
makes.
Nurso-Why ye see mum the baby's
gittin to be n blonde an Dim brunette.
We don't look well together. Yez'll have
to dye the baby mum or must lave yoz.
Chicago Rambler.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-31
Proud of Her Diploma.

An Indian woman took the premium on
butter at the Spokne fair. She is the
wife Of Saltese, chief of the Ceur 'Alene
Indians and is very proud Of her diploma.
Chicago Herald.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-31
Every day aads to the great amount Of

LFCfy Uhy duus 20 IHo SIcdV ulHUuut VI
evidence as to the curative powers of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Letters are contin-
ually being received from all sections OF
the country, telling of benefits derived
from this great medicine. 1t is unequal.
ed for general debility, and as a blood
purifier, expelling every trace of scrofula
or other impurity. Now is the time to
take it. Prepared by c. |. Hood & Co.,
Lowell, Mass. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-31
LaGrauge, Ga, January 10, 1886.

All who desire full information about
the cause and cure of Plood Poisons,
Scrofula AMI Scrofulous Swellings. Ulcers,
Sores, Rheumatism, Kidney Complslnt,
Catarrh. etc. can secure by mail. free, a
copy of our 80 page Illustrated Book of
Wonders, filed with the most wonderful
and startling proof ever before known.
Address, Blood Balm Co.,
Atlanta. Ga.
For sail. hv T II Thomas
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-31

Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen says that
American independence is political, not
intellectual
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-31

Mrs Logan is in receipt of requests
from various publishers to do literary
work
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-31
WANTED-ALL TO KNOW THAT

W Madam Blanche Is here; she can direct you
in lost or stolen properly, sincerity of friends,
family difficulties love- matri n ony. etc. She is
at the Commercial House. corner Of Third avenue
and Seventeenth street this city. Call and con
salt her. l3
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-31

Mrs Agnew and Miss Dodge have
taken their seats as members of the New
York board of education.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-31

James G. Blaine is said to be planning
q trip through the west next month.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-31
HALF-CENT A W0Rh

THE ARGUS hereafter will publish in this col
umn all advertisements Of Lost, Found, For Rent
For Sale, Board or Rooms, Wanted. and similsl
notices, at the low rate of one-hdlf cent tcord
each figure word, bat no advertisement lest
than ten cents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-31
Many a Lady

is beautiful, all but her skin;
and nobody has ever told
her how easy it is to put
beauty on the skin. Beauty
on the skin is Magnolia
Balm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-31
Nervous pebilltated Men.

Prince Louis Ferdinand of Bavaria. is
an expert in surgery and fine operator
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-31
How S
Your Liver?

Your Liver?
Is the Oriental salutation,
knowing that good health
cannot exist without a
healthy Liver. When the
Liver is torpid the Bow
els are sluggish and con-
stipated, the food lies
in the stomach undi-
gested, poisO ming the
blood; frequent headache
ensues, feeling of lassi>
tude, dependency and
nervousness indicate how
the whole system is de-
ranged Simmons Liver
Regulator has been the
means of restoring more
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1t acts with eXtraorA
dinary power and efficacy.
NEVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED.
As general family remedy for dyspepsIa,i tor.
pid liver, constipation, etc. hardly ever use any
thing else, and have ueve- been disappointed il
the effeot produced: it seems TO he almost per
feet cure for diseases of the stomach and bowels
W. J. MCELKoY, Macon, Ga.
ONLY GENUINE
has our letter stamp In red Oh front Of wrapper.
]. q. ZEILIN & CO.,
Sole Proprietors. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
PRICE 81 90
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-31
PER CENT MORTGAGES

Improved Iowa Farms. Security to times the
loan, and inspected in each case Completed
loans always on hand for sale. Sizes of loans
5000 to $4,000 Time of loans years. Only
choicest loans handled. References and details
given on application either in person or letter.
II. NJ. HENLEY, Attorney at Law.
214 Main St, Davenport, Iowa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-31

Ses
For sale BY T. II. Thomas.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-31

EOR SALE, OLD PAPERS IN ANY
= quantity at this Office, cheap.
| OST-AN OIL L-CL0TH POCKET
Abook containing receipt book and several col
lecting cards; rleaSe return to Singer Machine
office $50 Twentienth street. 81
E0R SALE.-A NEW HOWE SEW
ing machine with all the modern improve
ments. Enquire at ARsUs office.
E0R SALE, SIXTY LOTS IN MY AD'
l. dtlons o the city of Rock Island on four year
ly payments, with interest at six per Cent per an
uum DAVENPORT
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24

ers. 1t must be summer tine. because
the window was opes and the warm air
and glorious sunshine were dancing in
the room. And how pretty his mother
was as she took aim in her arms and
bent and kissed him. AID he nestled
his head in her bosom. and he felt her
warm breath on his cheek, and laughed
With gladness.
20. how love YOU, pretty mother, "
murmured happy little Ben and he was
going to tell her about the tug. and the
captain and the strange forms on the
river. but it slipped from him and he
forgot it. He forgot everything.
The deckhand known as English
woke from a sound sleep. ana instantly
why, he could not sav-he thought of
the boy. Not finding him IN his cot.
he hastily put on a great shaggy over
coat and went forward to relieve him
from the watch. He found little Ben
lying with his head on his arm, smile
was on lips. and IN his hand he held
his mothers gift, but his face was color
less rs snow, and life had ceased to
beat in his heart. English bent over
him a long time. Then he stood up.
and. perhaps unconsciously. took of
his hat.
He's dead" said English. in a
strang. soft isper.-Atla'lta Constr
luton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24
SHERIDAN'S COURTSHIP.
An Incident in the HERDS Wooing Not Recor(
ed in His Biographies.
New York World

An Incident in the Hero's Wooing Not Record
ed in His Biographies.
New York World.
Not long since, at a dinner given in
New York, General Sheridan related all
incident that befell him while calling on
the young lady who is the present Mrs.
Sherman.
During the war General Sheridan was
too much occupied defending his country
to fall in love. When the malady finally
overlook him in Chicago, after the war,
Sheridan had passed what is generally
called the romantic stage, and was set
Ting down into we'll seasoned old bach
elorhood. Old bachelors make the most
enthusiastic of lovers, and the general
admitted that he was no exception to the
rule.
cit was a warm summer evening""
Sheridan began, "and upon my arrival at
the house the young lady and myself re-
tired to the back parlor. The front
parlor opened into the hall, and as the
night was warm, you know, we did not
think it necessary to light the gas In the
back room. Now, this young lady's
father had great fear of burglars. He
had burglar alarms all over the house,
and recently put new alarm on the front
door. Neither the young lady nor myself
knew anything about the alarm on the
front door. After time the old gentle
man came down stairs, set his alarm on
the door, and, seeing the dim light in the
front parlor, supposed that [ had gone
and put out the light in the hall. We
were busily engaged in talking, you know,
and somehow did not hear him. Finally,
when got up to leave, the young lady
accompanied me to the door. We were
surprised to find the light turned out, and
in fumbling around for the door knob /
set off the burglar alarm. 1t seemed to
me that I never knew burglar alarm to
work so well before. 1t sounded like the
explosion of key of dynamite. A mo-
ment later the father of the young lady
appeared at the head Of the stairs in his
night dress, holding a light in one hand
and large pistol in the other. At this
apparation the young lady deserted me
and fled into the darkness. My position
was positively dangerous. I suppose 1
had been in dangerous places before
without thinking of it, but 1 confess for
the moment I trembled all over with fear
and scarcely mustered mp voice enough
to say, Don't shoot; it's me- Fortunate
ly he recognized my voice and came down
and let me out
"Now, you know, gentlemen" he con-
tinued, eff the young lady had stood by
me there would have been no danger, but
she didn't you know, and my position
was rather awkward before I was recog
nized. One might die on the field of bat
tie without regret, but should hate to be
shot as a midnight marauder. [ only
tell the story because it actually took
place as I have said, and to show that
there are times when we may all lose our
courage"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24
A Novel Suit for Damages.

Papers have been filed in this city in
an action brought by Gen. Isaac F. Quin-
by, city surveyor of the city of Rochester,
against the New York, Lake Erie and
Western Railroad company, the counter
part of which is probably wanting in the
history of litigation, writes the Rochester
CORES pendent of TIE New York Times.
The complaint states that Gen. Quinby
received an invitation last fall from the
committee in charge Of the exercires at
tending the unwilling of the Bartholdi
statue of Liberty, to be present at that
Jolly good time with his comrades. The
complaint sets forth in complex legal
praseology that he did not arrive in New
York until the best part of the show was
over. The general alleges that the Erie
advertised that an excursion train would
leave this city at o'clock on the evening
of Oct 81, preceding the celebration, to
arrive in New York at o'clock the next
morning. He took this train, and short
Iy afterward his troubles began.
Shortly after leaving Rochester, the
engine attached to the train became dis
abled. so that the train was obliged to pro-
coed slowly. In spite of the, fact that time
was worth more than money to Gen. Quin-
by and some of his fellow travellers, the
company's officials failed to provide an
other engine, and the train crept along at
a snail's pace. To make long story
short, the train was a long distance from
New York at the hour when it was adver-
tised toreach the city, and it did not arrive
there until 1 o'cloch on the afSern BON of
the celebration, six hours behind time.
The pageant was over, or nearly so, when
Gen. Quinby stepped out of his railway
carriage. He paid the railway company
to get him to New York, expecting conf
IDENTIFY to get there in time for the cele-
bration, and the general was naturally
very angry at the delay. He did not sue
the company in the heat of passion, how
ever, but waited until short time ago
when he authorized his attorney to begin
an action in the supreme court setting his
damages $1,000. The attorneys for the
railway company have filed their answer
to the complaint, in which they admit that
the train was late, but deny all allegations
of complainant in regard to injury sus
tanned. If the case ever comes to trial the
courts will have chance to make some
original rulings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24
A Plea for Castles in the Air.

Amid the myriad troubles that meet us day
by day,
Who would not from the conflict moment
turn away,
And in far-off fairy-laEd, where men no
burdens bear,
Forget awhile our tears ard toll in Castles in
the ARP
When many a brjght-hued prospect fades fast
beyond our view,
And hopes which neared fruition prove
shadowy and untrue;
May we not in that dream-land, beyond all
clouds and care,
Behold cur Paradise restored in Castles in
the air.?
o. there are lonely chambers in every home
and heart
And in life's song of sorrow each one must
bear part.
But bark! what mystic melodies soon hush
the voice of care,
AS parted hands are clasped once more in
Castles in the air."
Then never grow discouraged though fortune
favOrS not,
And we pursue ife's pilgrimage unnoticed or
forgot;
We have an hour Of victory and lustrous
laurels wear
For all are kings and conquerors in Castles
in the air.
Jacob Cough.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24
He Wanted Advice.
Detroit Free Press.

II want to ask you straight question"
he said to the policeman on duty in the
city hall.
SWELL, sir"
IF l should bring an old man into the
city could I work him off on some char
liable institution
AS public charged"
eyes,
II don't think you could"
that's straight Now let me ask if I
could get him Sent to the poor-house?"
is 1t your fathers"
"Yes, sir"
And you are able to take care of
himS"
81 am"
"Then, instead of getting him sent to
the poor house, you'd be pretty certain
to get yourself kicked all over town"
"Thats exactly the way figured, but L
thought might be mistaken, and would
ask you. I'm much obliged, sir"
"That's all right"
Il asked you straight questinn and
you answered it. I'll keep the old man
at home. Good day, sir"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24
Five O'clock Tea.
n. Y. Mail and Express

n. u Mail and Express
In most polite society, says a Boston
paper, the Italian style of penmansh1p is
indispensable.
Trousers are to be so wide this spring
that the young Darwins will have the ap-
pearance of having adopted the divided
skirt.
Bracelets of the bell buttons of West
Point cadets are revived, showing that
history repeats itself in fashion, as in
everything else.
Brass teapots are disappearing fast
since noted physician was good enough
to say they generate very poisonous
substance.
Large blue plush-bound easels, tipped
with gilt, are the latest drawing-room
agony for detracting from the value of
the picture on it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24

Grubbs' to spend the night, and placed
the sack with the cat in it in my room,
but somehow during the night it man
aged to escape, and being in strange
place, when the door was opened in the
morning it fed to the woods, where it
was impossible to find it before I left
next morning. Several months afte,ward
I was down at Mr.. Grubbs' and found the
cat, which had turned perfectly gray from
grief, suppose, at being separated from
our children, to whom it was much at
tached
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24
" TURN OVER. :"
JOHN RYALLS.

The "funny man. we do detest
-pBsq leu no pusls o. pep Gus IT
Who aims at us his ancient Jest
'Aoqsmos ~ 40 aes p.sqs AsuE ga
A joke o. so aged, stale and hoary-
-pseI GpeeIIs seQs tusod sIqL
The same old weary, dreary story
SuIQlIBJ 3 OF slueo ual lsq IIsM MON
OF how we curious daughters Of Eve
NOUS 10 pulY ASSET eql Sl9S Gus IT
Though this little fact we deeply grieve)
'&oqsmos 9no ~ pug II9Qs aeq noS ana
Must stand on our heads point to find
:MouT o. lou lq5no eqs 5uqlsmos s.lI
In these comical (O lines for the funny MANS
mind.
'uBmOM g S9IJIOM SuIUl 6uB 9I9u1 1T
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24
What the Great West Lacks.
Omaha World

Omaha World.
Omaha father-Now, Bobby, I have
little home all ready, and am going after
your mother.
Bobby Qately from the East)-Well, I'll
be good boy while you're gone.
"You know I told you if you were
real good boy I'd bring you present of
your own selecting. Now what do you
want ma an to get for your"
''Bring me box full of stones to throw
at cats
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24
Grief and Business.
Peck Sun.

There is story of Chicago man who
lost his brother by death and called on an
undertaken. He asked the undertaken
how much it would cost to keep the body
on ice until after the funeral, and being
told the price he said:
~ suppose you will give me discount.
My brother had his feet frozen before he
died. He was caught in blizzard"
The undertaken gave the bereaved
mourner % per cent. off on account of
his feet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24
Where Faith Ended.
Omaha World.

Omaha World.
Old Omaha dOctor-So you think my
daughters happiness will be safe in your
hands, Ell?
Young doctor-I know she loves me
and do not see how I could live without
hers
well, you are young man of good
character and I will give my consent on
one condition"
"Name it! Name it!''
cit is that when she is sick you won't
try to doctor her yourself"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24
ACatTurns GRAY from Grief.

There is, indeed, strange story told
US by Charley johnson, of Griffin, Ca, IN
regard to a cat which is now in his pos
session ''As I was moving from the
country to the city I started from my
farm with Jet black kitten tied IN sack
in my buggy. On my way stopped at Mr..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24
No Extravag ance There.
New York Sun.

A hard-up looking man who had &C.
costed a citizen of Canal street for 10
cents was accosted with:
"See here, didn't you hit me for dime
only three days ago?"
II believe I did sir, but do the very
best can 1 can't keep my expenses
down to less than 81 cents per day.
Your dime is all gone.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24
Life in the Northwest.

It'd Bits.
Dakotan-Husband home, Mrs. Bnr-
CESS?
Mrs. Burgess-No, butt expect he will
be in day or two. We're going to have
thaw, you know.
Dakotan-Where is John?
Mrs Burgess-Over IN that second snow
drift yonder. I sent him on an errand
two weeks ago, and that was all the far he
got. Poor man. shouldn't wonder if
he'd begun to get discouraged by this
time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24
1t Was Awful.

First Church Member-Heard about
that case of kidnapping last Sunday dur
ing service?
Second Church Member No. Who?
What?
deacon Blivven's little boy was sleep
ing"
''And was torn from the pew? How
horrible!"
"Not at all. He was sleeping = that's
all. Good morning"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24

Two ceate arians died in Lowell on gun
day-Paul McAloon. aged lOI years ana
Rose Mcguire, 1O3 years. botn were na,
tives of Ireland, and had uveo III howen
nearly half century.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24
The Homeless Club j..
BostonGlobe

see that some newspaper men have
formed club and called it the Homeless
Club" remarked Robertson. "Does that
mean that they have no homesT
NO." replied Lighthead; 1T only
means that they will be home less IMAM
ever now.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24

The grand jury at Morris, Illinois, has
indicted Schwartz and Watt for the muir
der of Express Messenger Nichols at the
time of the Rock Island train robbery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24

Sam Jones and Sam Small are to try
what the gospel will do for Minneapolis
sinners between April 25th and May 10th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-03-24

he is entitled to the inalienable right of
any other citizen in selecting his own
guests, even restrained as he is by the
prophecies of supreme rank.